Life Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on life insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Let's Talk About Life InsuranceHere's why it's so important to have a family conversation about life insurance and financial planning. It may be easier than you think.
By Kevin Brayton, MBA
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Four Common Misconceptions About Life InsuranceJust because you have no dependents and no debt doesn't mean life insurance wouldn't come in exceedingly handy for someone in your life or even a charity.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Really Need?Here's an example of what life insurance coverage would look like, with actual dollar amounts, for a hypothetical family with a mortgage and student debt.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP
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Five Ways to Lower Your Risk in RetirementIf you're losing sleep at night worrying about your investments, you might want to consider the benefits of protecting at least some of your principal.
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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Benefits of Permanent Life Insurance in Your Estate PlanLiquidity and tax-free benefits can bring peace of mind to policyholders, and the healthier and younger you are when you get it, the better.
By Rich Guerrini
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What to Consider Before Buying Life InsuranceFor National Insurance Awareness Day, here’s the lowdown on the types of life insurance out there and what could work for you and your budget.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.
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How to Donate Your Life Insurance Policy to CharityDonating an unneeded life insurance policy to charity can extend your charitable legacy. To maximize that gift, consider methods that may reduce your tax burden.
By Caleb Lund, CAP®
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Five Tips for Choosing Your Insurance Agent or BrokerSelecting an insurance professional could be as important as picking a surgeon. It might not be literal life-or-death, but it could be financial life-or-death.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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I Didn’t Think I Needed an Estate Plan Until This HappenedThis financial professional was motivated to get her estate plan in order after the untimely death of a loved one. She shares six simple steps to do that for yourself.
By Pam Krueger
